Entries from January 2013

OPINION: We enter 2013 as a deeply divided nation

Posted by
BarrowJournal
Friday, January 4. 2013
Perhaps it’s fate that I’m reading a book about the early radicals of the American Revolution, the “Sons of Liberty,” while the nation is now about to plunge over a “fiscal cliff.” The tone of the times in 1765 wasn’t too far from the divided tone as we go into 2013: The public began to revolt against an abusive, overbearing ... [Full Story »] 

Baby born at WalMart bathroom

Posted by
BanksNewsTODAY
Friday, January 4. 2013
A baby born in WalMart in Banks County on Wednesday morning has made the news across the state. The baby boy was the first baby born in Georgia in 2013. The mother reportedly went into labor three weeks early. Banks County EMS personnel responded to the call and found the mother and baby in the bathroom. “All we had do to was cut the ... [Full Story »] 

Nash keeps piling up the ‘W’s’

Posted by
MainStreetNewsSPORTS
Friday, January 4. 2013
Madison County’s Max Nash continues to pile up the W’s on the wrestling mat. The standout Red Raider wrestler took first place in the 132-lb. weight class in last weekend’s Hook ‘Em Horns Classic at Lambert High School, earning “most outstanding wrestler” of the 20-team tournament. Nash’s finals match was also voted the best ... [Full Story »] 

BOC approves DA’s office supplement

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 4. 2013
Madison County commissioners agreed 4-1 last week to provide a $2,545 annual supplement to incoming district attorney Parks White’s office to offset the salary of a new incoming chief assistant district attorney. The supplement represents Madison County’s population portion of the five-county district, which also includes, Elbert, ... [Full Story »] 

Woman arrested for allegedly biting husband

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Friday, January 4. 2013
A Danielsville woman was charged with family violence and cruelty to children recently following an argument with her husband over the power bill. Tavia Lyn Smith, 21, 2046 Friendship Church Road, Danielsville, was charged with battery FVA and third degree cruelty to children/allow child to witness felony/battery/family violence. The incident ... [Full Story »] 

Madison County BOC to meet Jan. 7

Posted by
MadisonJournalTODAY
Thursday, January 3. 2013
The Madison County Board of Commissioners will meet at 6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7, in the county government complex. Agenda items include: •Business involving guests, groups or multiple visitors: None •Chairman’s Report (Chairman Anthony Dove) •Hearings and actions on rezoning matters, special use permits, etc.: (Linda Fortson and Wayne ... [Full Story »] 

Henry Dick (1-2-13)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 3. 2013
WINDER – Henry Latham Dick, 61, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Born in Atlanta, he was the son of the late Clarence and Angel Latham Dick. He enjoyed watching the Bulldogs, Braves and Bill Elliott. He loved his family and friends dearly. Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann Dick, Winder; and daughters, Jessica Elizabeth Dick, Athens, ... [Full Story »] 

James Minish (1-2-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 3. 2013
NICHOLSON - James Boyd Minish, 61, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was born in Commerce, the son of the late Telford and Dartha Martin Minish. He was a member of the Baptist denomination and was employed as a brick mason. Survivors include his wife, Kim Jones Minish, Nicholson; brother, Parris Minish, ... [Full Story »] 

Kenneth Bennett Sr. (1-2-13)

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MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 3. 2013
CANON – Kenneth Wade Bennett Sr., 60, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013, at his residence. He was born in Franklin County on September 16, 1952, the son of the late B.L. and Claudine “Ma” Hill Bennett. He worked for the City of Lavonia in the water treatment department, was a volunteer fireman with the City of Canon, and was a member ... [Full Story »] 

Henry Besuden (12-28-12)

Posted by
MainStreetNewsOBITS
Thursday, January 3. 2013
Henry Waldemar Besuden Sr., known to many as "Dinky," was called home to be with his precious Lord on Friday, December 28, 2012, at the age of 86. Henry's life was one adventure after another. He was born in Ohio in 1926, and he moved to Florida as a boy with his father, where he was an avid horseman and fisherman. Henry was a great lover of ... [Full Story »] 
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